Training and Events

Coffee afternoon for 50+

Wednesday, 22 November 2017 - Wednesday, 28 March 2018 12 noon - 3pm. Are you fed up of watching the telly? Wish to meet people who are over 50 and connect with people? We can help. Every Wednesday you can come and join us for tea/coffee and chat. Bring a friend or 2, sandwich and […]

MTR BFI Film Academy for 16-19 year olds

Saturday, 06 January 2018 - Sunday, 11 February 2018 Are you passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. To apply go to our website or call/email and we can […]

Stamford Hill history walk

Trace the area's place in Hackney's history and people who have lived there. Visit two little known Victorian gems: Allen Gardens and St. Andrew's Church, with its beautiful murals. Meet 11am Stamford Hill entrance to Abney Park Cemetery N16 0LH. £10 (£8 concessions). To book email sea@walkhackney.co.uk/text 07710 414 240. Contact: Sean Gubbins. Email: sean@walkhackney.co.uk

12 week course for older people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

MRS Independent Living Peer Support Project is running a 12 week course for Older People who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. The series will run from 10.30 – 12.30 am on Tuesdays from the 9th January 2018- 27th March. If you are unsure about the changes in your life style you should be […]

Health & Safety at Work Essentials

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This introductory course is for people with health and safety responsibilities in community and voluntary sector organisations, who want to learn about the rights to working in a safe and healthy environment and how to enforce these rights. The session will cover: The Health & Safety at Work Act The Management of Health & Safety […]

Parent Group – Looking at Down’s Syndrome

Guest speaker: Jill Ellis Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hackney Ark Come and join us as we learn more about what Down’s Syndrome is, what causes Down’s Syndrome and what services there are in Hackney for families needing support. Also a chance to ask questions and meet other parents. Within this group we discuss issues that affect […]

Living with Hearing loss course

A new Living with Hearing loss course starting 23 January 2018 for 8 weeks. If you are 50 plus, a Hackney resident and have a hearing loss – this is the course for you. It starts at 10.15 and offers lip reading practice, support with your hearing loss, information and advice on tinnitus, equipment, activities, […]

Basic Risk Assessment

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This introductory course will identify what should be considered when carrying out a risk assessment and will equip learners with the basic knowledge necessary to take on health and safety responsibilities and play a part in making workplaces safer. This course is ideal for: People with health and safety responsibilities in voluntary sector organisations; Staff […]

Health and Housing in Hackney

Pembury Community Centre 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Are you a Hackney resident? Do you live in a hostel or temporary accommodation? Is your housing situation affecting your mental health and physical health? We want to hear from you for this public discussion.   Speakers from: City and Hackney Mind Clinical Commissioning Group East London Foundation Trust Hackney resident London Borough of Hackney. […]

Mental Health First Aid Lite

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Rethink deliver an internationally recognised and certificated Mental Health First Aid training. This is an introductory three-hour mental health awareness course. This session will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. After attending this course you will receive an Adult MHFA Lite manual as well as an attendance certificate from MHFA England. […]

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Dementia and End of Life – a programme for relatives

Do you care for someone with dementia? Would you like to gain knowledge of the advanced stages of the condition and how to be best prepared for end of life? These monthly workshops provide an informal and supportive environment. You will have an opportunity to meet other relatives, discuss coping strategies and increase your confidence and wellbeing. […]

A conference “On Terrorism”

Amnesty International UK 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, United Kingdom

A conference "On Terrorism" will be held at Amnesty International in Shoreditch to help make sense of the increase in social violence in the UK and the rising global threat. For more information visit the website: http://www.discourse-conferences.co.uk/  

Meet Team Willow 2018

This January, Willow are returning to Resource for London, Holloway Road, for Meet Team Willow 2018! We want Team Willow to reach even greater heights in 2018, and we’d be delighted if you could join us to meet other supporters and discuss how we can make it the best year ever. We would also love […]

Lip balm making

A taster session in using herbs to make your own products. We’ll show you how to make an infused oil using calendula and how to combine it with waxes and essential oils to make a lip balm. Date: Monday 29th January 2018 Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Venue: Cordwainers Grow, Studio 16, Celia Fiennes […]

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready!

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice […]

LGBT History Month Launch

Hackney Museum 1 Reading Lane, London, United Kingdom

You are invited to the launch of two exhibitions to mark LGBT History Month at Hackney Museum on 1 February: ‘From Bedroom to Battleground’ by Project Indigo and ‘Out and About’. ‘From Bedroom to Battleground’ has been created by members of Project Indigo, a local LGBTQI+ youth group run by Off Centre, a mental health […]

Personal safety course for women and girls 13+

Sunday, 04 February 2018 - Sunday, 25 February 2018 3.30pm - 5.30pm A free 4-week personal safety and self defence course for women and girls over 13. No upper age limit. You must be able to commit to all 4-sessions to qualify for a potential space. £10.50 deposit is required to secure your place, which […]

CHSCB Safeguarding Surgery

CHSCB Safeguarding Children Surgeries at HCVS - Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:00-4:30 24 - 30 Dalston Lane Hackney, London E8 3AZ These surgeries are for organisations that come into contact with children and families. Organisations working with children and families will, from time to time, have concerns about individual families. These surgeries are an opportunity to find out […]

Introduction to PQASSO

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Do you want to strengthen governance, better manage risk, deliver better services for users, improve operating practices and better demonstrate outcomes in your voluntary sector organisation? Then join us to find out more about PQASSO. This course is for anyone interested in developing and supporting strong voluntary sector organisations including trustees, staff, volunteers, funders, commissioners […]

Making Her Mark: 100 Years of Women’s Activism in Hackney

Hackney Museum 1 Reading Lane, London, United Kingdom

East End Women's Museum and Hackney Museum would like to invite you to the launch of the exhibition 'Making Her Mark: 100 Years of Women's Activism in Hackney'. In 1918 most women over 30 gained the right to vote in parliamentary elections. But the story of women’s activism in Hackney doesn’t begin or end with […]

International Zero Telorance to FGM Day

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Rise Community Action hosts International Zero Tolerance to FGM Day   Join us in marking this day and celebrating working in partnership to achieve zero tolerance to FGM. The day will feature: FGM Awareness workshop; a community conversation towards achieving zero tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); personal testimony by FGM survivors. To book your […]

Parents! Understand the Power of Peer Influence

Inspire! 34-38 Dalston Ln, London, United Kingdom

Parents and Parent supporters do you want to understand the risk young people face outside the home? We want to empower you to address the hidden challenges that young people face. Attend the Parent's KNOW HOW Session with key-note speaker Dr. Carlene Firman, University of Bedfordshire.   Register here.

Modern slavery awareness sessions

This 3-hour training session will provide Adult Social Care staff with the knowledge you need to support the Slavery Safeguarding Lead (SSL). These sessions are open to Hackney ASC staff and to all members of the CHSAB. The session will cover: - What trafficking and slavery are; - Nature and scale of the issue – […]

Food for Life

Stamford Hill Community Centre Stamford Hill, London, United Kingdom

The Food for Life programme supports people to improve their physical and mental health by building a better relationship with food. At Food for Life, we believe that good food is essential to leading a healthy and happy life. By 'good food', we mean healthy, wholesome and flavoursome food, which we think is integral to […]

Engaging with Online Influencers and Fundraisers

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Are you making the best use of your social media channels? Have you explored using social media for online fundraising? This training session will help understand the benefits of using social media to attract donations and new supporters to support your work for the community. The training will focus on engaging influencers on social media […]

Bump Buddies Mentor Training

  Shoreditch Trust invites you to the Bump Buddies Mentor Training. Bump Buddies brings Hackney women together. The mentors play an important role in supporting the mother-to-be, being an ear to listen, a source of information on the choices available through pregnancy and early motherhood, and a reassuring presence to boost confidence in making her preferences […]

Best Practice in Volunteer Management

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence. Who is this course is for? For micro, small to medium community and voluntary groups interested in working with volunteers - for […]

What future our NHS?

Find out about the changing local health and care system at this public meeting. Health and care organisations in Hackney and the City of London are now working together more to try to improve residents’ health and wellbeing. This is a chance to ask local leaders about their plans for services. Confirmed speakers: Jonathan McShane, […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This is an internationally recognised and certificated Youth Mental First Aid training delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid England instructors. Do you work with Young people in Hackney? Do you want to learn how to promote a young person's mental and emotional wellbeing? Then attend this course which will provide you with the information, […]

Parents’ 1-1 Advice and support

Parents' 1-1 Advice and support Parents' One Stop Advice Surgery Saturday 17 March 2018 1.30 -3.30pm Do you know an adult in need that is unable to access support on a weekday? Fathers, mothers and supporters can now receive guidance and support from a range of experts free of charge. Key areas: Health and Children's […]

Engaging with Online Influencers and Fundraisers

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Are you making the best use of your social media channels? Have you explored using social media for online fundraising? This training session will help understand the benefits of using social media to attract donations and new supporters to support your work for the community. The training will focus on engaging influencers on social media […]

It’s Okay – Let’s Talk about Us, You Are Not Alone

With every problem there is a solution, you are not alone in this - just know it's ok. With talks from mental health professionals, this event will be an opportunity for young people to normalise the discussion. Venue: Hackney CVS The Adiaha Antigha Centre 24-30 Dalston Lane E8 3AZ Date: Friday 23 March 2018 Arrival: 5:45PM […]

Stamford Hill walking tour

An expert guide Rabbi Mendy Korer's special tour includes a bakery, an all-girls school, lunch at a falafel bar, sometimes even a private home, and is full of stories of Stamford Hill's people and the Chasidic way of life. Tickets £10. Register here.  Where? Stamford Hill Library, 120 Stamford Hill, Hackney N16 6QT Contact: Rabbi […]

Making Every Contact Count in Health and Care

Pembury Community Centre 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

A new service is being designed to allow health and care staff in City & Hackney to: have conversations about non-medical issues affecting people's health, give brief advice and signpost people to other sources of information/advice and support they may need. This is a great opportunity for residents to have a real say in the […]

Meet the funders

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

We are lucky to be joined by City Bridge Trust and The Big Lottery for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups. City Bridge Trust has finalised a new strategy for 2018 to 2023 – Bridging Divides.  Bridging Divides is a vision and values led strategy taking a […]

How to Apply session – Hackney Council Community Grants

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to the Hackney Small Grants up to £5,000. The 2nd Round of Small grants open on 3rd April and close on Monday 14th May, so you better get your applications ready. This workshop will: Provide an overview of the Hackney Small […]

Best Practice in Volunteer Management

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence. Who is this course is for? For micro, small to medium community and voluntary groups interested in working with volunteers - for […]

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready!

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice […]

Rainbow Grow – planting session

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Rainbow Grow – Hackney-based LGBTQI+ gardening group – will be having a mini-garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Help them plant pansies for this event at Hackney CVS on 24 April at 1pm. All are welcome to attend. Read more

HSCF Transformation Forum

Tomlinson Centre Queensbridge Rd, London

You are invite to Health and social Care Forum  joint meeting ‘Big meeting’. Where all the Health and Social care groups will meet under one roof. It will involve of an hour of SIG meeting, then groups will split into  transformation work streams (Prevention, Planned Care, Unplanned Care and Children & Young People),  and meet […]

Hackney Mayoral Election Hustings 2018

Political rivals will vie for votes at the Arcola Theatre, where residents will get the chance to quiz Hackney’s incumbent Mayor Philip Glanville and challengers for what is arguably the most influential job in the borough. Ahead of next month’s mayoral election the Hackney Citizen is hosting a free debate at the Dalston venue from […]

Using evidence to fundraise

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This three-hour training course will explore the types of evidence (and the value of using of evidence) to use to increase the confidence of small organisations and their capacity to submit funding applications. Course Outline This interactive course will help participants examine the types of researched evidence needed to increase their capacity in order to […]

Charity Finance Made Easy

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Do you want a better understanding of your charity accounts and reporting? Do you need to update your knowledge of charity finance? Whether you’re a trustee or a finance officer, this training will increase your confidence in dealing with charity finances. This course will provide you with the knowledge to: ensure you are making the […]

Ageing, Isolation and BAME Communities

Tomlinson Centre Queensbridge Rd, London

Connect Hackney is inviting organisations from across the borough who work with older people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to join us for a special event to talk about ageing, isolation and how it affects older people from BAME communities, specifically. Read more

Take a Pause Wellbeing Festival

We're Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest and we want you to join us and take a pause from busy, city life in the idyllic Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready in May!

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice […]

Das Brass live brass band, canalside in Hackney Wick

Das Brass get a crowd dancing and boogieing all night, whether it's to The White Stripe's Seven Nation Army or a funked up snippet of the Countdown theme. Craft and organic drinks and 10% of kitchen. Where? Grow, 98C Main Yard, Wallis Road, Hackney Wick E9 5LN. Contact: Jordanna, e-mail: hello@growhackney.co.uk Telephone: 020 8541 4328.

Hackney Half Marathon

Challenge yourself whilst raising money for one of the charities on May 20th, 2018. This flat and fast route through Hackney is perfect for beginners and serious runners alike, and features roaring crowds and music at every mile

Hackney Dementia Festival

Dementia Action Week - 21 - 25 May 2018 A week of events and activities in Hackney for people living with dementia, their families and friends. #dementiafriendlyhackney From Monday 21st - Friday 25th May members and supporters of Hackney Dementia Action Alliance are celebrating Dementia Action Week with a range of public events, for example; […]

Meet the Funders

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

We will be joined by London Community Foundation and Trust for London for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups. The London Community Foundation supports community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged London. They specialise in finding and funding small organisations who are just starting out or who […]

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Art, design and craft fair

This is a free entry event for the community with a creative flair. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artist and craft makers. Browse through the variety of stalls, to view the creative and decorative items on display. Please contact for further information and stall bookings.  Where? Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106a […]

Basic Risk Assessment

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Do you want to know how to carry out a risk assessment? Do you have responsibility for managing health and safety? This 3-hour basic risk assessment training could be what you are looking for. Date: 19 June 2018 Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ For further information and […]

Hackney swift walk

To celebrate National Swift Week, come on a fascinating guided walk visiting some of the summer haunts of Hackney's swifts. See their acrobatics and listen to their 'screaming parties'. Suggested donation £5. To book email debeauvoirswifts@gmail.com. Where? The Star by Hackney Downs, 35 Queensdown Rd Hackney E5 8JQ Contact: Hackney Swifts, e-mail: hackneyswifts@gmail.com

ICT Digital Platform Open Consultation

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

There is currently a gap in the connectivity of the East London Patient Record System where the voluntary sector is concerned. This is because there is no mechanism for enabling health and social care workers and social prescribers to share patient / service user referral information with each other. Currently healthcare professionals are able to […]

Emergency First Aid at Work

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This course is designed for anyone who needs to or would like to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations. Date: 28 June. Date: 28 June Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ For further information and […]

GDPR Compliance training

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant. This includes how it should be applied in practice and the importance for data controllers and data processors holding personal information to ensure that correct frameworks and systems are in place in order to comply. Date: 3 July 2018 Time: 10.00am – […]

Health & Safety at Work Essentials

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This introductory course is for people with health and safety responsibilities in community and voluntary sector organisations, who want to learn about the rights to working in a safe and healthy environment and how to enforce these rights. Date: 5 July 2018 Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ […]

Children and Family Sector Meeting

Children and Family Sector Meeting- It's time to Refresh Forum | Hackney CVS The Children and Young peoples Provider Forum brings together charitable organisations that support local children and families. Over the last year the children sector has been working on new health priorities as part of the nation wide health transformation agenda. There are […]

How to apply for a peer support grant

Halkevi Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre 31-33 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Peer support long term health conditions grants round 5 is open Peer support long term conditions grants round 5 is open to community organisations, registered charities, registered CIC’s and social enterprises can apply for up to £4,000 to deliver Peer Support projects for residents in the City & Hackney NHS catchment area to: • Support […]

Lessons from serious case review > children’s sector

Learn about the role that family, friends and neighbours may have been able to play to protect children and adults with special needs and parents that do not speak English as their first language. Alma Reisel, CHSCB Partnership Lead, and Kristine Wellington, Head of Children and Families at Hackney CVS, will take your on a […]

SHARING LESSONS FROM CHILD SAFEGUARDING

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Safeguarding children and young people is everybody’s responsibility but sometimes, despite the involvement of many services, children come to harm. Sharing lessons from Child Safeguarding Reviews provides an opportunity reflect, review and revise your internal systems. Themes of recent reviews have included:  unexplained physical injuries and missing or absent children Chronic Neglect, disability, historic sexual […]

Writing better funding applications

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Writing a funding bid is a time-consuming business and, with more organisations chasing shrinking sources of support, it’s important to get it right first time. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the key ingredients to a successful funding application Provide you with top ten tips for applications. Provide you with a practical exercise […]

The Essentials of Data Management

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This practical training session aims to provide an understanding of data management procedures using the MS Access service user database. This includes how it is applied in practice and its importance for organisations holding personal information on their service users and volunteers.

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